The length of a rectangular room is 2 feet greater than its width. Which of the following equations represents the area (A) of the room?

A. A = 2x

B. A = 2x+2(x+2)

C. A = x+(x+2)

D. A = x(x+2)

Answer Explanation:

we are asked to find the area of a rectangle, which can only be found by finding the relation between length and width. Now, letting x represent the width, then

Length of rectangle=(x+2)

Width of the rectangle= x

Area of the rectangle, A= Length*width=(x+2)*x

A=x(x+2)

Therefore, the area of the rectangle becomes x(x+2).

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

Q #1: Which of the following is the equivalence in pounds for 55 kg? (2.2 lb=1 kg)

A. 82.2 lb

B. 22.6 lb

C. 121 lb

D. 242 lb

Answer Explanation

We are asked to convert kg to pounds using the given relation. If we let x to represent the lb we are asked to find, we set the proportion equation with kg on numerator and lb on the denominator as follows.

The equivalent value of 55kg is 121 lb.
Q #2: The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that the slope of a wheelchair ramp be no greater than 1:12. Which of the following is the minimum length of a ramp needed to provide access to a door that is 1.5 feet above the sidewalk?

A. 22 feet

B. 19.5 feet

C. 32.5 feet

D. 18 feet

Answer Explanation

The slope represents the ratio of rise to run. Let p be the minimum length of the ramp, we can set a ratio equation as follows. Then,

The minimum length of the ramp needed is 18 feet to access to a door that is 1.5 feet above the sidewalk.
Q #3: A bucket containing 3 3/5 gallons of water is 2/3 full. How many gallons of water is in one fully filled bucket?

A. 13/15

B. 6 7/15

C. 8 2/5

D. 5 2/5

Answer Explanation

we are asked to find the number of gallons a full tank holds. A full tank is treated as 1 whole.

Letting x be the number of gallons in full tank and setting the proportion equation with the number of gallons on the numerator and fraction of tank on denominator as follows.

Convert the mixed fraction into proper fraction and cross-multiply to find the value of x.

x 1 full tank=185 gallons23full tank

A full tank holds 27/5 gallons, which when converted to a mixed fraction is 5 2/5.